M.

Tech
(Industrial and Production) 1st Semester
SYLLABUS
Code: 1MTIPE1

Subject-ADVANCED NUMERICAL METHODS AND APPLIED STATISTICS

MM- 100

Section –A (Advanced Numerical Methods)

Evaluation of double and triple integrals by numerical method and its application; Solution of non‐
linear simultaneous equations; Numerical solution of integral equations; Advanced method of
interpolation; Spline interpolation; Numerical solution of simultaneous first order ordinary
differential equations and higher order O.D.E; Initial and boundary value problems; Numerical
solution of partial differential equations; Laplace and Poisson equation; Heat conduction and wave
equations; Writing computer programs of the above methods.
Section¬-B (Applied Statistics)

Review of binomial, negative binomial, Poisson and normal distributions; Tests for significance for
mean, variance, correlation and regression coefficients; χ2‐ test for goodness of fit; Attributes and
contingency table; F‐test; Test of proportions; Tests of significance under large sample
approximations; Non‐ parametric tests; Wald‐Wolfowitz run test; Test of randomness; Median Test;
Sign test; Mann‐Whiteney Wilcoxon U‐test; Time series analysis; Introduction to reliability and Life
testing experiments in engineering problems; One way and two way analysis of variance;
Completely Randomized Design(CRD); Randomized Block Design(RBD); Latin Square
Design(LSD).
Books and References
1.Numerical Methods for Scientific & Engg. Computation-MK Jain, SRK Iyenge and RK
Jain,1999.
2.Numerical Methods for Mathematics, Science and Engineering-John H Mathews 2000.
3.Applied Numerical Analysis-CF Gerld and PO Wheatley, 2002.
4.Fundamentals of Applied Statistics–S.C. Gupta and V. K. Kapoor, Sultan Chand & Sons,
2002.
5.Miller & Freunds’s Probability and Statistics for Mngineers (fifth edition)-Richard A.
Johnson.
6.Numerical Methods in Science & Engineering (A Practical Approach),S.Rajeshwaran, Willey
Publication
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Subject- METAL FORMING MM: 100

Plasticity–True stress and true strain, true stress-strain curves, selection of stress-strain curves for
cold and hot working, yield of isotropic plastic material, yield criteria. Tresca maximum sheer
-strain-energy criterion, plastic incompressibility, Poisson’s ratio for plastic deformation flow rule,
strain hardening function, heat generation and heat transfer in metal forming processes, temperatures
in Quasi continuous forming operations. Examination of Metal forming processes.

Prediction of working loads and maximum deformation analysis of the processes of wire
drawing/tube drawing, strip drawing and extrusion. various parameters/variables affecting the
processes of wire drawing, tube drawing, strip drawing and extrusion; various methods of tube
drawing and their comparison. Working loads for plain strain forging of strip and disc under
conditions of well lubrications and sticking of material with die and under mixed
conditions,prediction of working loads under above approach (simple plain strain and axis
symmetric problems)

Lubrication in metal forming processes, principles and mechanism of lubrications, hydrodynamic

and their film lubrication, boundary and extreme pressure lubricants, solid lubricants, lubricants used
for rolling and cold drawing, forging, extrusion and deep drawing processes; defects in various metal
forming processes like rolling, forging, extrusion, wire drawing and deep drawing and their causes
and remedial measures.

Theory and deep drawing of circular blanks, analysis of the process, prediction of radial stress and
punch load, ironing, wrinkling, blank holding and various parameters/variables affecting the deep
drawing process.

Rolling: Classification of rolling mills, analysis of the process. Prediction of roll pressure for flat
strip rolling in the leading and lagging zones, roll separating forces, torque on the roll, affect of front
and back tensions, affect of support rolls, various factors which affect rolling force.

Books and References

1. An Introduction to the Principles of Metal working by Rowe, Arnold.

2. Metal forming analysis by Avitzer, Mcgraw hill.
3. Plasticity for mechanical Engineering by Johnson & Merlore; Van Northand.
4. High Velocity working Metals by ASME; EEE
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Subject- METROLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION MM: 100

Standards of Measurement: Line, End and Wavelength standards. Primary secondary and working
standards. Limits, Fits & tolerances, Interchangeability, design & manufacture of gauges, use of slip
gauges, dial indicators, sine bars, auto-collimators, taper gauges, optical projectors and
microscopes ,straightness, flatness and squareness testing.

Instruments for Measuring Surface finish & Roughness: Classes of instruments, the Taylor-Hobson
telesurf, plastic replica techniques, numerical assessment of roundness.

Calibration of Working Standards by Interferrometry : Application of interferometry, calibration of

gauges by interference, by interference method, the gauge length interferometer, obliquity correction
the absolute length gauge interferometer.
The Calibration of working standards by direct comparison in series: Different types of comparators
such as the pneumatic, optical, electrical and electronic comparators principle of amplification
-magnification, sensitivity and response, the calibrations of end gauges in sets, ruling and calibration
of standard scales.

Measurement of Gear and Screw Threads: Measuring methods for run out, pitch, profile,
lead,backlash, tooth thickness, composite elements, inspection equipment quality control screw
thread terminology, measurement over wires, one wire measurement, three wire measurement,
standard specifications and formulas, tolerances, thread gauge measurement, measurement,
measuring equipment, application of thread gauges.

Management of Inspection and quality control:Communication of specifications, the nature of

dimensions, selection of gauging equipment, kind of inspection, quality control Management.

Books and References

1.Metrology and Measuring Instruments by Taher.
2.Dimensional Metrology-Miller.
3.Dimensional Metrology-Khare & Vajpayee
4.Engineering Metrology-R.K.Jain
5.Engineering Metrology-IC Gupta
6.Industrial Inspection Methods-Michelon, Leno C. Harper & Brothers,NY 1950
7.The Science of Precision Measurement-The DoALL Co, Des Plaines Illinois.
8.Inspection & Gauging- The Industrial Press New York, 1951
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Subject-INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS MM:100

Product Design and Development: Principles of good product design, tolerance design; quality and
cost considerations; product life cycle; standardization, simplification, diversification, value
engineering and analysis, concurrent engineering. Engineering Economy and Costing: Elementary
cost accounting and methods of depreciation; break-even analysis, techniques for evaluation of
capital investments, financial statements. Work System Design: Taylor’s scientific management,
Gilbreths’s contributions; productivity – concepts and measurements; method study, micro-motion
study, principles of motion economy; work measurement – stop watch time study, work sampling,
standard data, PMTS; ergonomics; job evaluation, merit rating, incentive schemes, and wage
administration; business process reengineering. Facility Design: Facility location factors and
evaluation of alternate locations; types of plant layout and their evaluation; computer aided layout
design techniques; assembly line balancing; materials handling systems.

Production Planning and Inventory Control: Forecasting techniques – causal and time series models,
moving average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; aggregate production planning;
master production scheduling; MRP and MRP-II; order control and flow control; routing, scheduling
and priority dispatching; push and pull production systems, concept of JIT manufacturing system;
logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory – functions, costs, classifications,
deterministic and probabilistic inventory models, quantity discount; perpetual and periodic inventory
control systems.

Books and References

1. Handbook of industrial and systems engineering by edited by Adedeji B. Badiru
Publication Date: 2006
2. Handbook of industrial engineering : technology and operations management by edited by
Gavriel Salvendy
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Subject- VALUE ENGINEERING MM:100

Value engineering concepts, advantages, applications, problem recognition, and role in productivity,
criteria for comparison, element of choice. Level of value engineering in the organization, size and
skill of VE staff, small plant, VE activity, unique and quantitative evaluation of ideas. Introduction,
orientation, information phase, speculation phase, Mechanical Engineering analysis phase.
Selection and Evaluation of value engineering Projects, Project selection, methods selection, value
standards, application of value engineering methodology.

Anatomy of the function, use esteem and exchange values, basic vs. secondary vs. unnecessary
functions. Approach of function, Evaluation of function, determining function, classifying function,
evaluation of costs, evaluation of worth, determining worth, evaluation of value. Selecting products
and operation for value engineering action, value engineering programmes, determining and
evaluating function(s) assigning rupee equivalents, developing alternate means to required functions,
decision making for optimum alternative, use of decision matrix, queuing theory and Monte Carlo
method make or buy, measuring profits, reporting results, Follow up, Use of advanced technique like
Function Analysis System.

Value engineering operation in maintenance and repair activities, value engineering in non hardware
projects. Initiating a value engineering programme Introduction, training plan, career development
for value engineering specialties. Value engineering team, co-coordinator, designer, different
services, definitions, construction management contracts, value engineering case studies.

Books and References

1.Parker,D.E.,” Value Engineering Theory”, Sundaram publishsers, 1990.

2.Miles, L.D., “Techniques of Value Engineering and Analysis”, McGraw Hill Book Co.,2nd
End., 1972
3.Tufty Herald, G.”Compendium on Value Engineering”, The Indo American Society, 1st Edn.,
1983.
4. Anil Kumar Mukhopadhyaya, “Value Engineering: Concepts Techniques and applications”,
SAGE Publications 2010.
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Subject- PROJECT MANAGEMENT MM: 100

Basics of Project Management: Introduction, Need for Project Management, Project Management
Knowledge Areas and Processes, The Project Life Cycle, The Project Manager (PM), Phases of
Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Processes, Impact of Delays in Project
Completions, Essentials of Project Management Philosophy, Project Management Principles. Project

Identification and Selection: Introduction, Project Identification Process, Project Initiation, Pre-
Feasibility Study, Feasibility Studies, Project Break-even point. Project Planning: Introduction,
Project Planning, Need of Project Planning, Project Life Cycle, Roles, Responsibility and Team
Work, Project Planning Process, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

Organizational Structure and Organizational Issues: Introduction, Concept of Organizational

Structure, Roles and Responsibilities of Project Leader, Relationship between Project Manager and
Line Manager, Leadership Styles for Project Managers, Conflict Resolution, Team Management and
Diversity Management, Change management.

PERT and CPM: Introduction, Development of Project Network, Time Estimation, Determination of
the Critical Path, PERT Model, Measures of variability, CPM Model, Network Cost System.
Resources Considerations in Projects: Introduction, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Project Cost
Estimate and Budgets, Cost Forecasts. Project Risk Management: Introduction, Risk, Risk
Management, Role of Risk Management in Overall Project Management, Steps in Risk
Management, Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Reducing Risks Project Quality Management and
Value Engineering: Introduction, Quality, Quality Concepts, Value Engineering.

Project Management Information System: Introduction, Project Management Information System

(PMIS), Planning of PMIS, Design of PMIS. Purchasing and Contracting for Projects: Introduction,
Purchase Cycle, Contract Management, Procurement Process Project Performance Measurement and
Evaluation: Introduction, Performance Measurement, Productivity, Project Performance Evaluation,
Benefits and Challenges of Performance Measurement and Evaluation, Controlling the Projects.
Project Execution and Control: Introduction, Project Execution, Project Control Process, Purpose of

Project Execution and Control Project Close-out, Termination and Follow-up: Introduction, Project
Close-out, Steps for Closing the Project, Project Termination, Project Follow-up. Project
Management Software: Introduction, Advantages of Using Project Management Software, Common
Features Available In Most of the Project Management Software, Illustration
Books and References

1.Prasanna Chandra, ‘Projects Planning, analysis, Financing , Implementation and Review

Management’, V Edition Tata McGraw Hill, 2004.
2.Wysocki ‘Effective Project Management W/Cd’ John Wiley 2nd edition 2000
3.Choudhury, S.,’Project management’, Tata McGraw Hill, 27th reprint 2007
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Subject- TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT MM:100

Concepts of TQM: Philosophy of TQM, Quality philosophies of Deming, Crossby. Juran Triology,
Customer focus, Organization, Top management commitment, Team work,

TQM process: QC tools, Problem solving methodologies, New management tools, Work habits,
Quality circles, Bench marking, Strategic quality planning. TQM systems: Quality function
deployment, Standardization, Designing for quality, Manufacturing for quality,

Failure Mode Effect Analysis. Quality system: Need for ISO 9000 system, Advantages,

Clauses of ISO 9000, Implementation of ISO 9000, Quality costs, Quality auditing, Case studies.
Implementation of TQM: Steps, KAIZEN, 5S, JIT, POKAYOKE, Case studies.

Books and References

1. Total Quality Control F.Ammandev Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Total Quality Management Besterfield, et. al. Prentice Hall of India.
3. Total Quality Management: Text and Cases B. Janakiraman & RK Gopal Prentice Hall of
India.
4. What is Total Quality Control? K. Ishikawa Prentice hall.
5. Total Quality Management: The Route to Improving Performance J.S. Oakland
Butterworth Heineman Oxford.
6. Out of Crisis W.E Dming Centre of Advance Engineering Study, Cambridge.
Code-1MEIPE6 MANUFACTURING LAB MM-100 Marks

List of experiments:

1. Machining practice and parametric analyses on USM.

2. Machining practice and parametric analyses on EDM.
3. Machining practice and parametric analyses on ECM.
4. Machining practice and parametric analyses on AJM.
5. Measurement of forces, surface roughness and temperature in case of milling operations.
6. Measurement of forces, surface roughness and temperature in case of grinding operations.
2nd Semester

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Subject- ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES MM:100

Classical optimization techniques for unconstrained optimization. Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions.

Sensitivity analysis for linear programming problems. Non-linear programming. Penalty function
methods. Sequential linear programming. Feasible direction methods. Quadratic programming.
Geometric programming. Integer programming. Fuzzy linear programming

Books and References

1. Mechanical Design Optimization Using Advanced Optimization Techniques by R.
Venkata Rao and Vimal J. Savsani
2. Teaching Learning Based Optimization Algorithm: And Its Engineering Applications by
R. Venkata Rao
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Subject-ADVANCED COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEM MM-100

Evolving manufacturing environment, New competitive challenges, Evolving Role of Information

Technology, CIM Systems: Flexibility, Integration and Automation Opportunities, Automation of
information and manufacturing systems, Automation strategies, Towards Flexible Automation,
Islands of automation, Evolution Towards CIM systems, Computer based integration between
various functions - manufacturing, sales, design, materials etc Flexible Manufacturing Systems
(FMS) as mini CIM, Computer Integrated Production Management, ERP, Group technology,
Concurrent Engineering, Simulation and AI in CIM systems, CIM and Beyond.

Books and References

1. Computer-integrated Manufacturing by James A Rehg.
2. Automation Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P
Groover
3. Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing by N. Singh
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Subject-MACHINE TOOL DESIGN MM-100

Design requirements of machine tools. A design approach for machine tools,

Identification and quantification of objectives and constraints in machine tool design.

Estimation of power requirements and selection of motor for metal cutting machine tool spindles.

Design of gearbox, spindle and guideways. Principles of design of structural components, namely,
head stock, tail stock, carriage, table, knee, column and overarms to achieve desired static & fatigue
strength, stiffness, dynamic characteristics and other requirements.

Books and References

1. Machine Tool Design by N. K. Mehta.

2. Design of Machine Tools by S. K. Basu.
3. Machine Tool, Design by Nicholas Lisitsyn.
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Subject- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MM-100

Introduction to supply chain management:Supply chain basics, decision phases in supply chain,
supply chain flows, supply chain efficiency and responsiveness, supply chain integration,
process view of a supply chain, uncertainties in supply chain, key issues in supply chain
management, drivers of supply chain performance. Supply chain coordination, bullwhip effect,
developing relationships in the supply chain, resolving conflicts in supply chain relationships,role of
information technology in supply chain.

Demand forecasting in supply chain:Role of forecasting in supply chain, components of a forecast,

forecasting methods, estimating level, trend and seasonal factors, Holt’s model,
Winter’s model, measures of forecast error. Role of aggregate planning in supply chain:Aggregate
planning strategies, managing supply and demand in supply chain.

Supply chain inventory:Role of cycle inventory in supply chain, economies of scale, lot sizing for a
single product, lot sizing for multiple products, quantity discounts, trade promotions, price
discrimination. Role of safety stock in supply chain, determining appropriate level of safety
inventory, inventory replenishment policies, measures of product availability.

Sourcing decisions in supply chain: Supplier selection and contracts, design collaboration,making
sourcing decisions in practice.Transportation decisions:Role of transportation in supply chain,
factors affecting
transportation decisions. Routing and scheduling in transportation.
Logistics:
Definition, logistics and SCM, international considerations, inbound logistics, internal logistics and
outbound logistics. Reverse logistics, green supply chain.
Books and References
1.Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl,“Supply chain management-strategy planning and
operation",PHI.
2.Handfield R. B., Nichols Jr. E. L.,“Introduction to supply chain management” Pearson
Education
3.Raghuram R. and Rangaraj N.,“Logistics and supply chain management”,Macmillan,20014.
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Subject- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MM-100

Personnel function: Its evolution, Objective principles, Philosophies, Duties and responsibilities of
the personnel management in India.

Manpower planning: Its uses and benefits - Problems and limitations - Manpower inventory:
Manpower forecasting - Manpower skills analysis and practices in Indian industry recruitment:
Selection process, Psychological testing - Interviewing techniques, Transfer, Promotion and its
policies - Induction placement and exit interview wage and salary administration.

Training and development: Its objective and policy planning and organizing the training department
- Training manager and his job - On and off the job training - Techniques, Career planning.

Objective of performance appraisal and its methods. Industrial relations: Problems of labour
management relations - Causes for poor industrial relations - Conditions of good industrial relations.

Trade union act - Objectives and advantages of trade unions - Collective bargaining – Industrial
disputes act -Disciplinary action and domestic enquires - Machinery for settlement of dispute -
Grievance procedure and its handling - Counselling - Layoff, Lockouts, Strikes, Retrenchment -
Labour participation in management, Joint management councils, Factories act and other social
security acts relevant to the course.

Books and References

1. Robbins, S.P., Organizational Behaviour, Concepts, Controversies and Aplications,PHI
2. Monappa Arun & Saiyadain M.S., Personnel Management, TMH
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Subject- Precision Engineering MM-100

Errors Due to Numerical Interpolation, Errors Due to Displacement Measurement System,

Definition of Accuracy of a Numerical Control System, Periodic Errors, Errors Due to velocity lag,
Transient Response.

Error Analysis in Dimensional Chain for single as well as multiple variables.

Static Stiffness and Its Influence on Machining Accuracy, Classification of Errors; Errors due to
variation of total compliance of the process , Types of Errors caused by cutting force deformation in
turning, boring and milling, case studies and calculation for overall errors by simulation.

Condition monitoring in machining processes using acoustic emission.

Books and References

1. R.L. Murthy, Precision Engineering in Manufacturing, New Age International Pvt Ltd,
New
Delhi, Reprint 2005.
2. Precision Engineering Hardcover – Import, 1 May 2008 by V. C. Venkatesh (Author),
Sudin Izman (Author)
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Subject-CAM LAB & CAD LAB MM-100

List of experiments:

CAM LAB

1. To prepare part programming for plain turning operation.

2. To prepare part programming for turning operation in absolute mode.
3. To prepare part program in inch mode for plain turning operation.
4. To prepare part program for taper turning operation.
5. To prepare part program for turning operations using turning cycle.
6. To prepare part program for threading operation.
7. To prepare part program for slot milling operation.
8. To prepare part program for gear cutting operation.
9. To prepare part program for gear cutting using mill cycle.
10. To prepare part program for drilling operation.
11. To prepare part program for multiple drilling operation in Z-axis.
12. To prepare part program for multiple drilling in X-axis.
13. To prepare part program for multiple drilling in X and Z axis using drilling cycle.

CAD LAB

1. Solid modeling, surface modeling, assembly, drawing and detailing.

2. Simulation- Design analysis & testing.
III SEMESTER
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Subject- MICRO ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MM-100

1. Introduction: Production Engineering; Precision Engineering and Ultra Precision Engineering;

Integrated Circuits (IC); Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS); Micro-sensors; Micro-
actuators; Microelectronics Fabrication; Micromachining; Mechanical MEMS; Thermal MEMS;
MOEMS; Magnetic MEMS; RF MEMS; Micro fluidic Systems; Bio and Chemo – Devices; Nano-
technology; Modeling and Simulation; MEMS Packaging and Design consideration; Micro
instrumentation.

2. Micromachining: Introduction; Photolithography; Structural and Sacrificial Materials; other

lithography Methods; Thin Film Deposition; Impurity Doping; Etching; Surface Micromachining;
Bulk versus Surface Micromachining; Wafer Bonding; LIGA

3. System Modeling and Properties of Material: The need for Modeling; System Types; Basic
Modeling Elements in Mechanical System; Basic Modeling Elements Electrical Systems; Basic
Modeling Elements Fluid Systems; Basic Modeling Elements Thermal Systems; Translational Pure
Mechanical System with Spring. Damper and Mass; Rotational Pure Mechanical System with spring,
Damper and Mass; Modeling Hybrid Systems.

4. Passive Components and Systems: Introduction; System on a Chip (SOC); Passive Electronic
Systems; Passive Mechanical Systems (PMS).

5. Mechanical Sensors and Actuators: Principal of Sensing and Actuation; Beam and Cantilever;
Micro Plates; Capacitive Effects; Piezoelectric material as Sensing and Actuating Elements; Strain
measurements; Pressure Measurement; Flow Measurement; using Integrated Paddle – Cantilever
Structure; Pressure Measurement by Microphone; Shear mode Piezo-actuator; Gripping Piezo-
actuator; Inchworm technology.

6. Thermal Sensors and Actuators: Thermal Energy Basics and Heat Transfer Processes; Transistors;
Thermistors; Thermo-devices; Thermo-couple; Micromachined Thermocouple Probe; Peltier Effect
Heat Pumps; Thermal Flow Sensors; Microhotplate Gas Sensors; MEMS Thermovessels;
Pyroelectricity; Shape Memory Alloys (SMA); U Shaped Horizontal and Vertical Electro-thermal
Actuator; Thermally Activated MEMS Relay; Microspring Thermal Actuator.

7. Microfludic Systems: Applications; Important Considerations on Microscale Fluid; Fluid

Actuation Methods; Dielectrophoresis (DEP); Electro-wetting; Electro-thermal Flow; Thermo-
capillary Effect; Electroosmosis Flow; Optoelectro-wetting (OEW); Tuning Using Micro-fluidcs;
Typical Micro-fludic Channel; Micro-fluid Dispenser; Micro-needle; Molecular Gate; Micropumps;
The Continous Flow System.
 8. Principal and introduction of Micro-Opto-Electromechanical system, Magnetic sensors and
actuators and Radio frequency (RF) MEMS

Books and References

1. Micro Electronic and Mechanical Systems Edited by Kenichi Takahata, ISBN 978-953-
307-027-8, 386 pages, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published December 01.
2. Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Publisher: Lakshmi Publications.
Author:V. Thiyagarajan
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Subject- NANOTECHNOLOGY MM-100

The Canvas of Nano: Nano and Nature; Our Technologies and the world we live in; Nano – The
Beginning. 2. Investigating and Manipulating Materials in the Nanoscale: Introduction; Electron
Microscopies; Scanning Probe Microscopies; Optical Microscopies for Nanoscience and
Technology; Other Kinds of Microscopies; X-Ray Diffraction; Associated Techniques. 3. Fullerenes:
Introduction: Discovery and Early year; Synthesis and Purification of Fullerenes; Mass Spectrometry
and Ion/Molecule Reaction; Chemistry of Fullerenes in the Condensed Phase; Endohedral Chemistry
of Fullerenes; Orientational Ordering; Pressure Effects; Conductivity and superconductivity in doped
fullerenes; ferromagnetism in C60 TDAE. 4. Carbon Nanotubes: Introduction; Synthesis and
Purification; Filling of Nanotubes; Mechanism of Growth; Electronic Structure; Transport
Properties; Mechanical Properties; Physical Properties; Applications; Nanotubes of other Materials.
5. Nanoshells: Introduction; Types of Nanoshells; Properties; Characterization; Application. 6.
Nanosensors: Introduction; what is a Sensor?; Nanosensors – what make them possible?, Order from
Chaos – Nanoscale Organization for Sensors; Characterization – To know what has been put in;
Perception – Nanosensors based on optical properties, Nanosensors based on Quantum size Effects;
Electrochemical Sensors; Sensors based on physical properties;

Nanobiosensores- A step towards Real- time Imaging and Understanding of Biological Events;
Smart Dust – Sensors of the Future. 7. Nanomedicines: Introduction; Approach to Developing
Nanomedicines; Various kinds of Nanosystems in Use; Protocols for Nanodrug Administration;

Nanotechnology in Diagnostic Application; Materials for Use in Diagnostic and Therapeutic

Applications; Future Directions. 8. Molecular Nanomachines: Introduction; Covalent and Non
Covalent Approaches; Molecular Motors and Machines; Molecular Devices; Single Molecular
Devices; Practical Problems with Molecular Devices. 9. Nanotribology: Introduction; Studying
Tribology at the Nanoscale; Nanotribology Applications; Outstanding Issues.

Books and References

1. Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology
2. Essentials of Nanotechnology by Jeremy Ramsden
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Subject- RAPID PROTYPING MM-100

Overview of Rapid Product Development (RPD). Product Development Cycle; Definition of RPD;
Components of RPD. Rapid Prototyping (RP);Principle of RP; Technologies and their
classifications; Selection of RP process;

Issues in RP; Emerging trends. Rapid Tooling (RT);Introduction to RT, Indirect RT process-Silicon
rubber molding, Epoxy tooling, Spray metal tooling and Investment Casting, Direct RT processes-
Laminated Tooling.

Powder Metallurgy based technologies, Welding based technologies, Direct pattern making (Quick
Cast, Full Mold Casting),Emerging Trends in RT.

Reverse Engineering: Geometric data acquistion,3D reconstruction, Applications and Case Studies,
Engineering applications, Medical applications. Processing Polyhedral Data: Polyhedral BRep
modeling, STL format, Defects and repair of STL files.

Overview of the algorithms required for RP&T and Reverse Engineering-slicing, support generation,
feature recognisation etc. Laboratory and Demonstration Sessions, Processing STL files,
Demonstration of FDM RP machine, Demonstration of RT.

Books and References

1. Rapid Prototyping by Chee Kai Chua. 1st edition 1997.
2. User’s Guide to Rapid Prototyping by Tod Grimm edition 2004.
3. Rapid Prototyping by Rafiq Noorani edition 2006.
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Subject- MATERIALS MANAGEMENT MM-100

The role of Purchasing and materials management in the modem organization. The concept of
integrated materials management. Purchasing - Basic procedures of purchasing. Specialized
purchasing systems — Basic source selections procedures and related considerations in supplier
selection. Capital equipment purchases.

Quality determination and control. Standardization, Simplification and Variety reduction. Make or
buy analysis. Negotiation. Forward buying, speculation buying, import substitution, legal aspects of
purchasing insurance buying. Buyer seller relationship, automatic and computer based systems
evaluating purchasing performance.

Inventory Systems Introduction, types of inventory systems, ABC, VED and FSN analysis.
Deterministic single item models with static demand. Multiple items and constraints. Quantity
discounts. Stochastic single period models. Receiving and Stores Responsibilities of receiving and
stores. Receiving procedures and paper work.

Codification of materials, stores systems and procedures — closed system, open system and random
access storage system. Storing of materials — methods and equipment stores location and layout –
Stores organization.

Surplus Materials Primary sources of surplus. Organization for surplus. Disposal of surplus. Buying
surplus materials.

Books and References

1. Bloomberg, Lemay and Hanna, Logistics, PHI
2. R.B.Ballot (1980), Materials Manamegement,Taraporewala, Bombay.
3. P.Gopalkrishnan (1994), Handbook of Materials Management, PHI
4. P.Gopalkrishnan and M.S.Sandilya (1981), Inventory Management, PHI
5. M.S.Shah (1988), An Integrated Concept of Materials Management, TMH
6. J. Buchan, E.Koenigsberg, Scientific Inventory Management – PHI